The Future of Rangeland Wildlife Conservation—Synopsis

Abstract Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation provides a broad array of information on rangeland ecology in association with rangeland-dependent wildlife species. Management of land-use practices from livestock grazing to vegetation manipulation are addressed, as well as ecosystem threats that put the future of rangeland-wildlife at risk. Large-scale pervasive issues, such as climate change and land-use alterations, increase uncertainty for the future of our rangeland resources. Ecosystem services that are essential to sustaining human life may be the most concerning issue as we continue to face further resource degradation. However, such concerns could provide the impetus for general societal support of future conservation actions. Our book addresses emerging topics, such as the interaction of rangelands with riparian habitat, biodiversity, insects, wetland birds, herpetofauna, meso- and large carnivores, and avian predators, subjects that have previously received less attention in relation to rangeland ecosystems. Future conservation of rangeland-wildlife will require more integration from the rangeland and wildlife professions, from academic efforts to individual practitioners. The objective of Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation is to provide a valuable information resource and encourage increased integration for students and early professionals from both disciplines.